The Emir Abd el-Kader, “el Djezairi”, was an iconic Algerian religious and military leader who opposed French colonial aspirations in Algeria. (For further reading about Abd el -Kader, please continue to his Wikipedia page…).

Tinco Lycklama met Abd-el-Kader in Damascus, on 27 June 1868. It is presently unclear why exactly Tinco wished to meet with him, except if only by a personal fascination to meet this remarkable man. It is, however, possible that Abd el-Kader provided Tinco with an introduction to Lady Digby (Jane Ellenborough), who would procure Tinco with the necessary guidance to be able and travel the dangerous routes to reach Palmyra. (This will be further examined).

Below the picture of Abd el-Kader, a transcription of the original passage (in French) about Tinco’s encounter with Abd el-Kader.

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